Chocolate Chess Pie III

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation Time:

• Total: 2 hours (including baking time)
• Preparation: 45 minutes
• Baking: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the melted butter and stir until a dough forms.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract together. Add the cream cheese and chocolate chips and mix well.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the dough and stir until combined.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased pie dish or baking pan.
7. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Please note that these are estimated values and may vary based on actual ingredients used.)

• Calories: approximately 500 per slice (based on an 8-slice division)
• Fat: 27g
• Carbohydrates: 62g
• Protein: 6g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and chocolatey flavor.
• Creamy texture with a slight crunch from the crust.
• Perfect for chocolate lovers.

User Comments:

1. "This was an amazing dessert! The chocolate flavor was so rich and the crust was perfect." - John Doe, New York
2. "I love how creative this dish is. It's a great combination of chocolate and chess pie flavors." - Jane Smith, California
3. "This was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the texture was perfect." - Michael Johnson, Texas

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use good quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
• Do not overbake or the pie will become dry. Check often towards the end of baking time.
• Allow the pie to cool completely before serving for best results. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!